City of St. Louis Park
Dean Porter-Nelson is an experienced professional in urban planning and redevelopment, currently serving as the Redevelopment Administrator for the City of St. Louis Park, focusing on projects that align with local development policies. Prior positions include Housing Finance Supervisor for the City of Saint Paul and Senior Project Coordinator for the City of Minneapolis, where Dean managed various housing acquisition and development projects and led initiatives for affordable housing preservation. Dean's work also includes board membership at the Minnesota Homeownership Center and previous roles at Schafer Richardson, Enterprise Community Partners, and CAPI USA, demonstrating a robust background in community development and program management. Dean holds a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Anthropology from Grinnell College, highlighting a strong educational foundation in urban planning principles.
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City of St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park is an established community of 10.8 square miles. In a little more than 115 years, it's grown from a village of 45 families to a community of just under 49,000 residents. St. Louis Park has a sound economic base, a healthy mix of new and traditional housing, and a nationally renowned school district – where every school has been named a National School of Excellence.